Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
9th International KTUDELL Conference on Language, Literature, and Translation, Trabzon, Türkiye, 25 - 26 Eylül 2023
Dictionaries are indispensable tools for language learning. Additionally, they are significant
references for learning unknown vocabulary and developing language skills. Today, every area of
life is changing rapidly with technology. In such a rapidly changing world, it is inevitable to
witness changes in the dictionary behaviors of today’s generation. The present study thus aims to
investigate the needs and habits of Generation Z students of English. The research questions
expected to be answered through the present study are the following: 1. How are the attitudes of
Generation Z students of English towards printed dictionaries? 2. How are the attitudes of
Generation Z students of English towards electronic dictionaries? 3. How are the attitudes of
Generation Z students of English towards dictionary use in general? In the study, the data will be
collected through an online survey questionnaire, and the participants will be Turkish university
prep-class students of English. Functionally, the results of the present study are believed to offer
significant insights into the dictionary use among Generation Z students of English. Besides, the
present study is expected to make an essential contribution to the field of dictionary research.